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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

The Agreement. This is my translation, and may not be 100% correct, but will give you a idea. These are the Rules only. I am just tiding up the rest of the document for the start date. Please bear with me on this but I thought it would be important to get the rules out first. I will post the full document within the next half hour.

D I S P O N G O:

Conditions of access to the tourist establishments of

Canarian accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1.- In order to access the tourist accommodation establishments in the Canary Islands it will be necessary that tourist users over the age of six, who do not come from the territory of Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands to provide evidence of the completion, within a maximum period of 72 hours prior to arrival, of the active infection diagnostic test that establishes the health authorities and that it accredits that the tourist user has not tested positive as COVID-19 transmitter.

2.- Before formalising the reservation or contracting of services of tourist accommodation in any of the tourist establishments in the Canary Islands, it is shall inform that the conditions of access to it include proof of performance of the above-mentioned diagnostic test.

3 The condition of access referred to in the first paragraph shall not apply whoever accredits the condition of resident in the Canary Islands, and declares under his responsibility who has not left the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands within 15 days prior to their arrival at the establishment and that, moreover, during this period they have not had any symptoms compatible with COVID-19. Nor will it be necessary to demonstrate that the above-mentioned diagnostic test has been carried out non-residents who can prove with their travel document that they have stayed in the territory of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands 15 days before the date of access to the tourist accommodation establishment, and also declare under their responsibility that in that period has not had any symptoms compatible with COVID-19.

4.- The conditions established in paragraphs 1 and 3 for tourist users, may be amended by Government Agreement on a proposal from the Health Authority, depending on the evolution of the epidemiological situation in the territories of origin or in the own Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.

5.- At the time of formalising the reservation or contracting the services of tourist accommodation each client must agree to the condition of access which, in accordance with the previous paragraphs, is applicable to it.

6 The tourist accommodation establishment shall deny access to the person who does not meet the conditions applicable to it under paragraphs 1 and 3. notwithstanding the foregoing, and where the reason for refusing access is not diagnostic test, you should inform the establishment where you could to undergo such a test, or to offer such a possibility in the establishment itself at cost of the tourist user. Exceptionally, in the event that the tourist user does not accredit his or her submission to the diagnostic test, but demonstrate your willingness to take it, you may be authorised to access and overnight stay the time needed to obtain the results. In this case, the tourist user will not be able to leave the room except to carry out the test and pick up results.

7.- All tourist accommodation establishments must place in their reception, at in at least five Community languages, indicative and information posters concerning conditions of access referred to in this article.

8.- The tourist user may freely accredit the carrying out of this diagnostic test within the indicated period by providing a certificate, either telematically or on paper, stating the date and time of the test, the identity of the natural person the laboratory responsible for its verification and its nature, as well as the negative result.

9.- Within a maximum of 48 hours prior to departure from the accommodation establishment tourist users whose place of destination requires either a negative test for their return in COVID-19, or the implementation of a quarantine, must be informed by the establishment of places where diagnostic tests can be performed that count with the approval of the health authorities as required by the return destination, in that a certificate is issued attesting to the completion of the test, its conditions and the result.

10.- The tourist accommodation establishments in the Canary Islands must keep The information contained in the registration forms is available to the Canary Islands Health Service referred to in Order INT/1922/2003, of 3 July, together with the proof of the customer's compliance with the conditions of access to the establishment referred to in the previous paragraphs. The processing of personal information carried out as a result of the The development and application of this Article shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of these data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, in the Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on the Protection of Personal Data and the digital rights, and in the provisions of articles eight.1 and twenty-three of Law 14/1986, 25 April, General of Health. The purpose of the processing will be to guarantee the right to the safety and protection of the health of the tourist user under the terms of Article 18 of Law 7/1995 of 6 April, of Tourism Management in the Canary Islands; for reasons of essential public interest in the specific field of tourism, and for the protection of the vital interests of those concerned and of other natural persons under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 Each tourist accommodation establishment will be responsible for processing the data collected from persons who have booked or contracted their services. Said establishments shall ensure the application of the mandatory safety measures that risk analysis, taking into account that the treatments affect special categories of data.

11.- Before formalising the reservation or contracting of services of tourist accommodation in any of the tourist accommodation establishments of Canary Islands, customers will be informed that they must download and keep active during their stay on the islands, as well as the 15 days immediately following your return to your place The Radar Covid mobile infection alert application. All establishments must post at their reception, in at least five languages community, indicative and informative posters on this subject.

12.- The conditions of access to the tourist accommodation establishments of During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canary Islands will remain in force until the competent health authority of the Canary Islands Government, using the article 15.4 of Law 7/1995, of April 6, on the Regulation of Tourism in the Canary Islands, declare its unnecessary and/or replaced by other provisions. Single transitional provision - Transitional regime. The accreditation of the performance of the diagnostic test provided for in paragraph 1 of Article and the obligation to provide the declaration of liability referred to in paragraph 3 of The same article shall be enforceable 10 working days after the entry into force of the Decree Law. First Final Provision - Amendment of Law 7/1995, of 6 April, on the Tourism planning in the Canary Islands. Law 7/1995, of 6 April 1995, on the Regulation of Tourism in the Canary Islands, is amended in the

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By *mma54321Woman over a year ago

Mytown

So in layman’s terms we now need a negative test 72 hrs before arrival?

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By *exysinnersCouple over a year ago

Somewhere in the South West

In lay mans terms then, you still can arrive without a test and then be guided as to where you can get said test, but must stay in your room until you get the results.

Have I interpreted that right?????

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By *mma54321Woman over a year ago

Mytown

Yes thank you, knowing my luck the testing centre will be miles away & getting the results will take 5 of my 7 days holiday !!!! ... I’m sure that somebody will let us know where there’s a testing centre etc etc over the next few weeks x

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

So it's easier and better to get your test before you travel, rather than spend some of your holiday in your room, until you get your results.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Thanks OP for the information

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

The longer this goes on without total confirmation and start date the more chance people won't be booking, it's already been reflected by a drop in jet 2 prices since Thursday.

If it had been confirmed last week it gives time for diagnostic testing to be set up and prices hopefully reduced, I really doubt there is sufficient local private testing capacity at the minute for dozens of flights a week and who will employ extra staff and try to source extra kits based on rumours ? There's already been reports here if people having to travel from Scotland to London for testing to travel

We had contacted a few testing companies last week and were going to rebook for then first week in December if the decree had been formalised into law but now we're just pissed off and cant be bothered there's no chance we're going on the off chance the test can be done locally in 24 hours.

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

The above is no reflection on the op who have been more than helpful throughout.

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By *arleysarCouple over a year ago

Redhill/Reigate

Testing to start 16 November

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

Just checked and the jet2 flight we looked at has 11 seats out if 200 prebooked with 4 weeks to go ..not a lot

Currently flights for 2 are £242

Current a test is £380 for 2 or if boots do it (they don't currently in NI) it's 240 for 2

I can't see it ....

Maybe a very very last minute if the testing drops to under £150 for 2

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"Testing to start 16 November "

I can't find anything that says the decree was approved into law yesterday, Where did you find it ?

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

You’re absolutely on the money.

Far too much documented hearsay, for want of a better phrase, which is throwing people into a do we/don’t we way of thinking.

Our flight prices were dropping week by week to an eventual £30 return. With extra suitcases, priority boarding, transfers, it cost us £260 (£150 cheaper than when we initially booked). As Ryanair rescheduled our flight for a third time and changed the day, we cancelled, rebooked and used the difference to budget for the extra day in hotel plus food/drink.

That £260 flight we booked on the Sunday, was the same price to the Wednesday before they took GC off the naughty step on the Thursday. The following day, we checked our booking and the same package would have cost us £490.

My point is that I agree that it is putting people in limbo and whilst I understand supply & demand, it’s frustrating for people if they’re going to be forking over inflated prices and the next day someone else is paying under inflated.

Our flight yesterday was fortunately for the economy of GC circa 60% of capacity.

How the coming weeks play out, I just hope doesn’t ruin a good thing for everyone (ie people wanting to spend their hard earned money for a safe winter vacation, all the businesses here complying to the climate and make a living).

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

Ok it just came up on my feed but still no definite start date

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/Negative-test-results-made-official

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By *ot.Irish.Wife.CplCouple over a year ago

Cork , Munster ,Maspalomas , Citi ,

what date does this new test regulation commence

Hor example , we plan to travel next Saturday 7th

Impossible yo have test done on Thursday and results b4

flights

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By *exysinnersCouple over a year ago

Somewhere in the South West

Were meant to be leaving Greece on the 14th then flying to Tenerife on the 15th so no time for a pre flight test unless we can source a test in Greece.

That's if were not all locked down by then. LOL

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

So in real non government talk.

You don’t need to have a test to come here, if you’re staying in a non tourist building you don’t need a test. If you’re staying in a hotel let’s say. You need to go for a test. At your own cost. They are saying the cost will be €25/30

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By *ot.Irish.Wife.CplCouple over a year ago

Cork , Munster ,Maspalomas , Citi ,

from what date thus this all commence

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"So in real non government talk.

Which is good, if it's a rapid test and there's not a 2 day wait due to hundreds arriving to get tested there.

Sorry for being so negative but we really want to come and it's just a complete fuck up that has been months in discussing and should be clear and concise

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

For what it’s worth and obviously it’s subject to change/interpretation/location/date etcetera.

We arrived yesterday (30th October) armed with our QR code, which we had on our phones, but also printed it out.

As you may know, 48 hours prior to flying, the questionnaire opens up and asks health questions; if you’ve been in contact with anyone with Covid and so forth.

At this point you get your QR code. When arriving at the airport, they run a visual check, temperature check and scan your QR code, then you’re on your way.

When we got to the hotel (buenos aires), although I don’t believe there is a requirement, the receptionist asks if we had a negative test certificate.

We didn’t but we presented him with our QR document, which instead of letting him take a copy, we simply donated ours.

He was happy with this.

So rather go into some debate about whether we needed to show a test or not, it appears that this gave them some level of comfort.

My recommendation is anyone is coming over and not got a test at this current moment in time, print out your FCS (health control form) from the SpTH and take it with you to the hotel.

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"For what it’s worth and obviously it’s subject to change/interpretation/location/date etcetera.

We arrived yesterday (30th October) armed with our QR code, which we had on our phones, but also printed it out.

As you may know, 48 hours prior to flying, the questionnaire opens up and asks health questions; if you’ve been in contact with anyone with Covid and so forth.

At this point you get your QR code. When arriving at the airport, they run a visual check, temperature check and scan your QR code, then you’re on your way.

When we got to the hotel (buenos aires), although I don’t believe there is a requirement, the receptionist asks if we had a negative test certificate.

We didn’t but we presented him with our QR document, which instead of letting him take a copy, we simply donated ours.

He was happy with this.

So rather go into some debate about whether we needed to show a test or not, it appears that this gave them some level of comfort.

My recommendation is anyone is coming over and not got a test at this current moment in time, print out your FCS (health control form) from the SpTH and take it with you to the hotel. "

The new requirement isn't in force yet, thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So we are a family of six flying out for Xmas and new year booked a private villa as we do every year so does that mean we don’t need the test ??

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"So we are a family of six flying out for Xmas and new year booked a private villa as we do every year so does that mean we don’t need the test ?? "

Probably not if it's an official approved property

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I hope we don’t need too so much more cost added on to an already expensive holiday.thanks

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By *urvilicious48Woman over a year ago

Lowestoft

So I am guessing if you have test positive for Covid in the uk in the last 3/4 months theses no point in booking a holiday for the foreseeable future as the virus can stay in your body for months giving you a positive result even though your not infectious or is there a way you can show you have had the virus in the past and have the anti bodies that is accepted

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So in real non government talk.

Firstly thank you for the information.

Could we please just clarify if we own an apartment where short term letting is illegal then we dont need a test?

Regards xx

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

Just had notification the apartments we have booked for Christmas are reimbursing clients up to 50€ per person for their COVID tests which have to be presented on arrival.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Just had notification the apartments we have booked for Christmas are reimbursing clients up to 50€ per person for their COVID tests which have to be presented on arrival. "

Oh that's very good!

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"Just had notification the apartments we have booked for Christmas are reimbursing clients up to 50€ per person for their COVID tests which have to be presented on arrival.

Oh that's very good!

That’s what I thought! Now just have to hope we can get a test Christmas Eve and the results back in time to travel Boxing Day

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense "

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Just had notification the apartments we have booked for Christmas are reimbursing clients up to 50€ per person for their COVID tests which have to be presented on arrival.

Oh that's very good!

That’s what I thought! Now just have to hope we can get a test Christmas Eve and the results back in time to travel Boxing Day

We travel 26th. Have talked to a couple of Labs. Some may not work Xmas day...so getting results back is the issue

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The Agreement. This is my translation, and may not be 100% correct, but will give you a idea. These are the Rules only. I am just tiding up the rest of the document for the start date. Please bear with me on this but I thought it would be important to get the rules out first. I will post the full document within the next half hour.

D I S P O N G O:

Conditions of access to the tourist establishments of

Canarian accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nice info guys

Thank you.

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"Just had notification the apartments we have booked for Christmas are reimbursing clients up to 50€ per person for their COVID tests which have to be presented on arrival.

Oh that's very good!

That’s what I thought! Now just have to hope we can get a test Christmas Eve and the results back in time to travel Boxing Day

We travel 26th. Have talked to a couple of Labs. Some may not work Xmas day...so getting results back is the issue"

Let’s us know how you get on and visa versa x

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x"

Your wrong, you only need a negative test to check in to approved tourist accomodation

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x

Your wrong, you only need a negative test to check in to approved tourist accomodation"

Good, we have the option to get a test on arrival in that case.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x

Your wrong, you only need a negative test to check in to approved tourist accomodation

Good, we have the option to get a test on arrival in that case."

It's tricky for those travelling through the Christmas period, like yourself, but depending on what accommodation you are staying in, they can refuse you checking in, or they tell you where to get a test and you have to isolate until you get a negative result, so best to get it before you travel

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x

Your wrong, you only need a negative test to check in to approved tourist accomodation

Good, we have the option to get a test on arrival in that case.

Apparently, and it's not been proven yet, the hotels will make it very easy to get tested on arrival and some have offered to pay for the test.

My concern is if you test positve on arrival there's no way back.

I've no doubt that you will be looked after and I'm sure that if you need medical treatment it willbe as good or better than home ...

But .... I was taken ill in a hotel once before and I've have given all my money just to get home to my own house and it only lasted 4 days

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By *havennaturistsCouple over a year ago

Banff

Unlicensed accommodation has been the bugbear of the Spanish tax authorities for a while. This latest legislation is a way of them establishing an A to Z of places people are staying whilst not needing a negative covid test. Not a big deal for the holidaymakers, but could be extremely expensive for their unlicensed landlords when the penalties get backdated to when they purchased their illegal to let properties.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"But it’s crazy that they are going to let people fly without being tested , if one person on the plane has covid it could ruin lots of people’s holidays, a test before you fly makes more sense

I cannot imagine that you will be able to fly out the uk without having a negative test but I may be wrong x

Your wrong, you only need a negative test to check in to approved tourist accomodation

Good, we have the option to get a test on arrival in that case.

Apparently, and it's not been proven yet, the hotels will make it very easy to get tested on arrival and some have offered to pay for the test.

My concern is if you test positve on arrival there's no way back.

I've no doubt that you will be looked after and I'm sure that if you need medical treatment it willbe as good or better than home ...

But .... I was taken ill in a hotel once before and I've have given all my money just to get home to my own house and it only lasted 4 days"

Yes, I wouldn't want to be ill, away from home, rather be tested before I left here.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000"

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By *pecialfeetCouple over a year ago

Dunfermline Area

We have booked a private apartment via Air B & B in CT Lanzarote, and have been told by the owner that we will not need to show proof of a Negative test because the apartment is private. It is in a holiday complex area. We do not intend to get tested (we have stuck to all the rules since march and have no symptoms) but if we arrive and need to get a test we will. We are away for 12 weeks so a few days self isolating as we wait on the test results are not an issue.

Is anyone else going a private apartment had this same information.

Thanks xx

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By *ensual but Naughty2Couple over a year ago

South Suffolk

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It became law on 29th October I believe. Has anyone experienced the new system having to provide a negative test?

Been told unless we’re going over to Gc on business we’ve got little chance of getting a test before we go in January?

Any feedback would be much appreciated

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"It became law on 29th October I believe. Has anyone experienced the new system having to provide a negative test?

Been told unless we’re going over to Gc on business we’ve got little chance of getting a test before we go in January?

Any feedback would be much appreciated "

The need for the test comes into force on November 14th

I don't see why you can't have a test, if you are allowed to travel for a holiday. You need it 72 hours before you travel

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By *havennaturistsCouple over a year ago

Banff

Any apartments that are let for periods of less than 3 months to holidaymakers are required by law to carry a Vv licence. A 'private' apartment probably means it's unlicensed.

As you have to inform the authorities in Spain where you are staying, many feel this 'loophole' is going to be the way they catch the law breakers.

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By *orksCouple25Couple over a year ago

Leeds

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000"

I’m on Lanzarote at the moment . We arrived before the national lockdown and and we should be here until next week but Jet 2 are flying us home a week early to fill up the planes as nobody has been able to come out for a holiday since the lockdown last Thursday . So we are flying from a lovely warm tranquil island with a rate of 25 back to northern England with a rate of 500 . Quite a few people who have been told they must go back early have rented local accommodation for 1 2 or 3 months and are just staying here .One of the hotel staff has got a nice little sideline going as an amateur Estate agent and the going rate seems to be 40 to 50 euros per night for a nice 2 bed place.It would normally be a lot more but so many Landlords are struggling with empty properties . We could and would do the same as we are retired but our son gets married in Dec so we don’t want to get stranded !

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000

It certainly appears a lot safer there, so I can understand people staying there, if they can. Hope the wedding goes well

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have booked a private apartment via Air B & B in CT Lanzarote, and have been told by the owner that we will not need to show proof of a Negative test because the apartment is private. It is in a holiday complex area. We do not intend to get tested (we have stuck to all the rules since march and have no symptoms) but if we arrive and need to get a test we will. We are away for 12 weeks so a few days self isolating as we wait on the test results are not an issue.

Is anyone else going a private apartment had this same information.

Thanks xx"

We fly out to Tenerife for Xmas and new year booked a private villa and have been told by the agents to defo get the test done before we go,if not you must have it done when you get there if you test positive they make you isolate for two weeks in a facility so not worth the risk

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

Is anyone else going a private apartment had this same information.

Thanks xx

I honestly think give it a few weeks until the testing becomes a requirement and see

Bookings have taken a real hammering because of the lockdown uncertainty in england and the testing issue

The Canaria government will have to work with the airlines (like they should have done already) to provide reasonably priced tests here in the uk 2 days before travel.

If they can do tests in the canaries for €30 they can do them in the UK for €30 and as soon as one company offers it the rest will follow.

I think the problem is reluctance to use the fast test, but even 60% reliable is better than no test.

Let's see

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is anyone else going a private apartment had this same information.

Thanks xx

I honestly think give it a few weeks until the testing becomes a requirement and see

Bookings have taken a real hammering because of the lockdown uncertainty in england and the testing issue

The Canaria government will have to work with the airlines (like they should have done already) to provide reasonably priced tests here in the uk 2 days before travel.

If they can do tests in the canaries for €30 they can do them in the UK for €30 and as soon as one company offers it the rest will follow.

I think the problem is reluctance to use the fast test, but even 60% reliable is better than no test.

Let's see"

We are booked to go on 9th January with Jet2 staying at Abora Caterina. Looking at the cost of the test i.e from £120-£199 per person we are going to cancel.

TUI have done a deal with Randox for their customers which costs £83 each. When we were in Turkey is September you could get a test for 15 euro! Holiday companies are going to have to get reasonable prices for their customers if they want them to fly!

For a family of 4 it can add up to £500 at present costs, that's not an added cost we can bear!

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Is anyone else going a private apartment had this same information.

Thanks xx

I honestly think give it a few weeks until the testing becomes a requirement and see

Bookings have taken a real hammering because of the lockdown uncertainty in england and the testing issue

The Canaria government will have to work with the airlines (like they should have done already) to provide reasonably priced tests here in the uk 2 days before travel.

If they can do tests in the canaries for €30 they can do them in the UK for €30 and as soon as one company offers it the rest will follow.

I think the problem is reluctance to use the fast test, but even 60% reliable is better than no test.

Let's see

We are booked to go on 9th January with Jet2 staying at Abora Caterina. Looking at the cost of the test i.e from £120-£199 per person we are going to cancel.

For a family of 4 it can add up to £500 at present costs, that's not an added cost we can bear!"

£83 is still a lot on top of a holiday. Hope you get your holiday

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

?BREAKING NEWS?

Spain has announced that they want all tourists to have tests at origin before coming to the Canary Islands starting from December 2nd… which is when they have been told restrictions imposed by the United Kingdom on international travel end…

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"?BREAKING NEWS?

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"?BREAKING NEWS?

It's extremely confusing i was just about to post a link for comments because it says it might not be possible and you can still get tested on arrival

Total shambles if you ask me

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/spain-wants-all-tourists-to-have-tests

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

And I would NOT trust randox to do a test within 72 hours, they're a fkn disaster.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"?BREAKING NEWS?

It can only be a good thing but they seriously have to bring the cost down, some wont be able to afford it, especially families...

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"?BREAKING NEWS?

It's extremely confusing i was just about to post a link for comments because it says it might not be possible and you can still get tested on arrival

Total shambles if you ask me

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/spain-wants-all-tourists-to-have-tests"

Yes, just read that. If I were going, I would still get one here, rather than having to isolate for a couple of days in resort, especially if you're only going for a week!

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"?BREAKING NEWS?

Pretty much yes...

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000"

Canary Islands: 34.92

Tenerife: 53.93

Fuerteventura: 33.37

Gran Canaria: 20.79

La Gomera: 23.25

Lanzarote: 19.70

El Hierro: 9.12

La Palma: 6.05

Infection rates 1 week on. Dropped in Gran Canaria with the lions share (circa 85%) of active cases in the capital

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By *wingerstenerifeCouple over a year ago

San Eugenio, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

For all questions and info about tests and travelling to Spain , Canary Islands. This is an official link (also in English) from the Spanish government!

https://www.spth.gob.es/?fbclid=IwAR2XXVY1R3zYrb7Nt7F-WfhwWL0JiB3xBnDhhImDT2RxvqB8wQAWHjaI23s

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By *chico94Man over a year ago

Las Palmas, Spain

yes it is the correct one

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By *eedmyholesTV/TS over a year ago

Barnsley

Covid test sites are open all xmas periods 10 till 3pm xmas day boxing day and new yrs day.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Covid test sites are open all xmas periods 10 till 3pm xmas day boxing day and new yrs day."

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"Covid test sites are open all xmas periods 10 till 3pm xmas day boxing day and new yrs day."

And NHS Covid testing must not be used for international travel. They will not issue a fit to fly certificate. My NHS test took nearly 6 days to get results. The NHS system is overwhelmed.

More info here.

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/coronavirus-disease-covid-19#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20testing%20for%20the,the%20test%20provider%20before%20payment.

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By *ude13Man over a year ago

durham

Will there be testing at uk airports before we fly if not we’re or how do we get a test? If we can not use the NHS tests thanks

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By *uboCouple over a year ago

East kilbride

"Will there be testing at uk airports before we fly if not we’re or how do we get a test? If we can not use the NHS tests thanks "

Depends when you are going but at present, unlikely to get tested at airport other than in London.

You need to go private at a price of £120/150.

Worth checking with Boots as they have rolled out tests

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By *ude13Man over a year ago

durham

Thanks a fly 11th December from Newcastle.

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"Thanks a fly 11th December from Newcastle. "

You need a PCR test, just Google PCR Covid test for travel and your location. Prices vary from £70 upto £300 so worth looking around.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Some tour companies/airlines have said there will be no winter tourism if the antigen test is not accepted.

Source. Canarian weekly

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By *umgetusCouple over a year ago

nottingham

We have arranged our pcr test though boots. Not every store does it but fortunately a couple reasonable close to us. £120 each!!!

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"We have arranged our pcr test though boots. Not every store does it but fortunately a couple reasonable close to us. £120 each!!!

Hopefully the Spanish government will change their stance on this. The problem seems to be that people are cancelling their holidays and asking for refunds...jet 2 is one company who have said that they won't be able to move the amount of tourists that they anticipated, this winter...applies to tourists from Scandinavia, Germany and Netherlands too, which make up a big part of winter tourism in the Canaries. TUI is another company too..

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

The saliva PCR tests that are becoming more widespread are cheaper and faster.* We just need them to hit the High Street as soon as possible.

*Mine is £69 and is being done overnight.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"The saliva PCR tests that are becoming more widespread are cheaper and faster.* We just need them to hit the High Street as soon as possible.

*Mine is £69 and is being done overnight."

that is a lot more reasonable, where did you get that from please?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The saliva PCR tests that are becoming more widespread are cheaper and faster.* We just need them to hit the High Street as soon as possible.

*Mine is £69 and is being done overnight.

that is a lot more reasonable, where did you get that from please?"

We would also like to know who you used for an overnight test.

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The Spanish government are getting organised for their tourist trade 2021,as testing WILL be required for most or mabe all of next year, if only other countries would do the same,as people can travel too freely at the moment.testing will be cheaper & more organised soon for the sake of UK tourist industry.i will be waiting till february2021 before I venture to corralejo,hoping testing/flights will be more organised by then..

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"The Spanish government are getting organised for their tourist trade 2021,as testing WILL be required for most or mabe all of next year, if only other countries would do the same,as people can travel too freely at the moment.testing will be cheaper & more organised soon for the sake of UK tourist industry.i will be waiting till february2021 before I venture to corralejo,hoping testing/flights will be more organised by then.."

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"The saliva PCR tests that are becoming more widespread are cheaper and faster.* We just need them to hit the High Street as soon as possible.

*Mine is £69 and is being done overnight.

that is a lot more reasonable, where did you get that from please?

We would also like to know who you used for an overnight test.

Thanks "

Hi Guys,

We have booked ours via Sofitel Heathrow & Halo19. Currently only available at Heathrow, but there is talk of rolling it out further. We have booked to stay at the hotel the night before out flight. Tests must be taken and handed in before 8pm, reviews so far are saying results were in the app at 6am the following morning.

I believe it's also possible to do the test there without having to stay, perhaps worth investigating further?

Easiest way to find the info is Google Sofitel Rest & Test.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"The saliva PCR tests that are becoming more widespread are cheaper and faster.* We just need them to hit the High Street as soon as possible.

*Mine is £69 and is being done overnight.

that is a lot more reasonable, where did you get that from please?

We would also like to know who you used for an overnight test.

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I believe it's also possible to do the test there without having to stay, perhaps worth investigating further?

Easiest way to find the info is Google Sofitel Rest & Test."

Aah yes, I remember you saying

thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/eu-commission-recommends-antigen-tests-for-travel

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/eu-commission-recommends-antigen-tests-for-travel"

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Gatwick now offering PCR tests at South terminal, for £60, from 30th November. Source Canarian Weekly.

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By *ebsandkevCouple over a year ago

Crowborough

"Gatwick now offering PCR tests at South terminal, for £60, from 30th November. Source Canarian Weekly."

Gatwick are offering antigen test more for when you return from places you have to quarantine from to cut the 14 days down

PCR tests i think have to be sent off to a lab to be tested

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Gatwick now offering PCR tests at South terminal, for £60, from 30th November. Source Canarian Weekly.

Gatwick are offering antigen test more for when you return from places you have to quarantine from to cut the 14 days down

PCR tests i think have to be sent off to a lab to be tested "

Yes possibly, if negative, the fit to fly certificate is emailed to you, ready for your holiday. Much cheaper than some of the prices being quoted

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By *allySlinkyWoman over a year ago

Leeds

Gatwick are offering antigen test more for when you return from places you have to quarantine from to cut the 14 days down

The government website doesn't mention this option. It still says you must quarantine for 14 days unless the country is excempt.

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By *ebsandkevCouple over a year ago

Crowborough

But at the mo Spain is only accepting a negative PCR test which Gatwick are not doing but reading on hear the EU might be accepting antigen test in the coming days so fingers crossed

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"But at the mo Spain is only accepting a negative PCR test which Gatwick are not doing but reading on hear the EU might be accepting antigen test in the coming days so fingers crossed "

Gatwick are doing the PCR test as of next week.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/covid-test-gatwick-airport-passengers-b1759006.html

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"But at the mo Spain is only accepting a negative PCR test which Gatwick are not doing but reading on hear the EU might be accepting antigen test in the coming days so fingers crossed "

It says PCR test on the Canarian weekly, is that not the same thing, I'm not very good at all these tests!

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"But at the mo Spain is only accepting a negative PCR test which Gatwick are not doing but reading on hear the EU might be accepting antigen test in the coming days so fingers crossed

Gatwick are doing the PCR test as of next week.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/covid-test-gatwick-airport-passengers-b1759006.html"

Thanks for the link

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By *ebsandkevCouple over a year ago

Crowborough

Well that's not what the guy that's runs Gatwick said on the bbc local news last night but if thay are doing PCR test then that's GREAT news for holidays

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

This is Stewart Wingate, chief executive at Gatwick airport, let's hope it's true

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"No guarantees"

If you don't get the result in time you won't fly and you certainly won't be able to claim in your insurance.

It's usually in the small print but stating it in big letters is concerning as if they know they won't be able to meet the demand.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Well that's not what the guy that's runs Gatwick said on the bbc local news last night but if thay are doing PCR test then that's GREAT news for holidays "

Details are now on their website

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By *ebsandkevCouple over a year ago

Crowborough

Good news then we might be able to all go on holiday after all

See you on the beach hehehehe

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Good news then we might be able to all go on holiday after all

See you on the beach hehehehe "

Be nice

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By *eard-lincolnMan over a year ago

near lincoln

Antigen could be back on the cards

https://thecanarynews.com/2020/11/19/eu-recommend-rapid-antigen-tests-for-travel-president-torres-celebrates-the-safe-reactivation-of-mobility-and-tourism-in-the-canary-islands/

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Antigen could be back on the cards

https://thecanarynews.com/2020/11/19/eu-recommend-rapid-antigen-tests-for-travel-president-torres-celebrates-the-safe-reactivation-of-mobility-and-tourism-in-the-canary-islands/"

Let's hope so

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

The meeting with the Ministry of Health in Madrid has not had the outcome the Canary Islands wanted as yet... Ángel Víctor Torres says he will continue to take action this weekend...

Still ongoing talks. Main land need to stop f**king about.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"The meeting with the Ministry of Health in Madrid has not had the outcome the Canary Islands wanted as yet... Ángel Víctor Torres says he will continue to take action this weekend...

Still ongoing talks. Main land need to stop f**king about."

Yes, the buggers!

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

Can’t speak for the whole of the islands but for Gran Canaria the infection rate was 23.50 per 100k during our time, then down to 20.79 last week when we left and now 16.09 six days later.

We witnessed the efforts of the police and locals and without the testing mandatory at the time, it did demonstrate a sensible logical approach with common sense was effective and well managed with the R rate well below 1.

The additional measures would simply aid to minimise the risk. It’ll be a shame if the efforts aren’t acknowledged. Personally I would like them to allow Antigen testing.

I’d like to think if things did spiral out of control thereafter, they’d be able to react quickly enough to ascertain Antigen isn’t the way to go and still manage that rate.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Can’t speak for the whole of the islands but for Gran Canaria the infection rate was 23.50 per 100k during our time, then down to 20.79 last week when we left and now 16.09 six days later.

The additional measures would simply aid to minimise the risk. It’ll be a shame if the efforts aren’t acknowledged. Personally I would like them to allow Antigen testing.

I’d like to think if things did spiral out of control thereafter, they’d be able to react quickly enough to ascertain Antigen isn’t the way to go and still manage that rate."

Glad to hear things are getting kept under control. Hoping to get out early in the new year

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

"Canary Islands: 43.63

Tenerife: 74.85

Fuerteventura: 27.38

Lanzarote: 25.61

Gran Canaria: 23.50

La Palma: 3.63

La Gomera: 0.00

El Hierro: 0.00

This is the infections per 100,000

Canary Islands: 34.92

Tenerife: 53.93

Fuerteventura: 33.37

Gran Canaria: 20.79

La Gomera: 23.25

Lanzarote: 19.70

El Hierro: 9.12

La Palma: 6.05

Infection rates 1 week on. Dropped in Gran Canaria with the lions share (circa 85%) of active cases in the capital"

Canary Islands: 35.71

Tenerife: 62.76

Lanzarote: 19.70

Fuerteventura: 17.11

Gran Canaria: 15.39

La Palma: 10.89

La Gomera: 9.30

El Hierro: 9.12

Infection rates another week on. Dropped in Gran Canaria with the lions share (circa 85%) of active cases in the capital.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I need a drink now, I’m post to be going on 9th December I can’t see how they get test turned round in 72 hrs I’m flying out on a Wednesday so I need my test done Sunday evening and nowhere will be open then, boots go no places until 23 December, I’m flying with jet 2 they doing a test where it sent out to you by Royal Mail 72 hrs before you go out and get picked up next day, that seams to be cutting it fine to get results on time, I’ve not booked hotel yet, but I feel I shouldn’t book hotel until result come back if decide to go with Jet2 test, there clinic I phoned up in Birmingham near me they want £249 for a 48hr test

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By *eard-lincolnMan over a year ago

near lincoln

"I need a drink now, I’m post to be going on 9th December I can’t see how they get test turned round in 72 hrs I’m flying out on a Wednesday so I need my test done Sunday evening and nowhere will be open then, boots go no places until 23 December, I’m flying with jet 2 they doing a test where it sent out to you by Royal Mail 72 hrs before you go out and get picked up next day, that seams to be cutting it fine to get results on time, I’ve not booked hotel yet, but I feel I shouldn’t book hotel until result come back if decide to go with Jet2 test, there clinic I phoned up in Birmingham near me they want £249 for a 48hr test "

The hotel I’m staying in said you can email the results the day before. So you may be able to get a test on the Saturday . It’s not for clearing the airport or if you have one on Monday chances are you will be ok. As most are within 48 hours. You just can’t enter most reception areas till you have sent them confirmation.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

As from the 23rd November, you had to produce your negative pcr test at the airport, on arrival, up to 6000 euros fine if you arrive without one...

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By *anary57Couple over a year ago

near lowestoft

We would of had to get a test for Saturday January 2nd.

We didn't feel confident of being able to do that so unfortunately had to cancel.

That's our 4th cancellation.

Now looking forward to our next attempt in March.

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By *eard-lincolnMan over a year ago

near lincoln

Oh is that so, the hotel said I wouldn’t need it at the airport. Only the forms. And I only spoke to them on Monday.

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By *eard-lincolnMan over a year ago

near lincoln

Boots Sheffield have some slots left Monday morning. Btw might be an option

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Oh is that so, the hotel said I wouldn’t need it at the airport. Only the forms. And I only spoke to them on Monday. "

Yes it is so,unfortunately..have a look at the other 'testing' threads on here, the source is Canarian Weekly

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By *eard-lincolnMan over a year ago

near lincoln

"Oh is that so, the hotel said I wouldn’t need it at the airport. Only the forms. And I only spoke to them on Monday.

Yes it is so,unfortunately..have a look at the other 'testing' threads on here, the source is Canarian Weekly

I have mine booked in for monday afternoon and the flights in Thursday morning. So hopefully should be ok . Biggest concern is it saying inconclusive lol

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Oh is that so, the hotel said I wouldn’t need it at the airport. Only the forms. And I only spoke to them on Monday.

Yes it is so,unfortunately..have a look at the other 'testing' threads on here, the source is Canarian Weekly

I have mine booked in for monday afternoon and the flights in Thursday morning. So hopefully should be ok . Biggest concern is it saying inconclusive lol "

Fingers crossed!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

God this is getting so confusing, I want to book for February but this is stopping me from booking now , test by me are £140 , think I will wait and see what happens

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"God this is getting so confusing, I want to book for February but this is stopping me from booking now , test by me are £140 , think I will wait and see what happens "

That will probably change by then

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve read that’s it between 6000 to 60,000 fine if you turn up at airport with out test, it’s on Spanish.gov site

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By *eedmyholesTV/TS over a year ago

Barnsley

U don't get fined that much for smuggling a tank and a cache of machine guns.

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By *parkybunnyCouple over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"I’ve read that’s it between 6000 to 60,000 fine if you turn up at airport with out test, it’s on Spanish.gov site"

Upto €6000 euros.

A FINE of up to €6,000 will await any travellers arriving into Spain without a negative PCR test. Minister of Foreign Affairs Arancha Gonzalez Laya made the warning today as she explained that airlines are ‘recommended’ to check for the tests with each passenger, but that they would not be forced to do so.

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"God this is getting so confusing, I want to book for February but this is stopping me from booking now , test by me are £140 , think I will wait and see what happens "

Just add it on to the cost of the holiday which is cheaper than it would have been any other year anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hi everyone, I've heard in Aberdeen there offering student's tests with a turn around of 30 mins. This was advertised on the local radio it's optional but it's being offered to them before college's close for Xmas. So the tests are available for a short turn around.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Hi everyone, I've heard in Aberdeen there offering student's tests with a turn around of 30 mins. This was advertised on the local radio it's optional but it's being offered to them before college's close for Xmas. So the tests are available for a short turn around."

That's a brilliant idea!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They are doing the same here at our Uni, but only for Uni students and they don't issue the specific certificate that the Spanish government require.

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By *oni and lingamCouple over a year ago

HULL

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/torres-agreement-made-for-antigen-tests

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Damn it's makes you wonder if the decks being deliberately stacked. If the test and results are ok for our health service why don't the Spanish authorities accept same if you take said test and test negative.

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By *empsey and hotpieceMan over a year ago

North west

"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/torres-agreement-made-for-antigen-tests"

Pardon my ignorance, but this is good news right?

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/torres-agreement-made-for-antigen-tests

Pardon my ignorance, but this is good news right?"

A bit confusing, but I think it's yet to be passed.

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By *uboCouple over a year ago

East kilbride

"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/torres-agreement-made-for-antigen-tests

Pardon my ignorance, but this is good news right?"

Yes it is good news. Although it hasn't been signed off as yet, all the various reports suggest it is going to be in the coming days.

It will be a much needed shot in the arm for the Canarian economy due to the tourists being able to arrive, but also makes it easier for tourists to get the required test

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/torres-agreement-made-for-antigen-tests

Pardon my ignorance, but this is good news right?"

Yes and no

When the pcr test is slow and expensive it's pretty good at picking up the virus even in low infection but most antigen tests give anywhere between 30 and 50% false negative so it's a trade off between letting people in who might well be carrying the virus and putting people off due to cost.

Personally we wouldn't mind paying around £80ish for a pcr over £40 for an antigen for the reassurance that most people tourists both on the ight and arrivinyon the island would be negative.

We've pretty much decided not to bother now until spring anyway unless things change rapidly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Do the nhs tests count/pass the criteria?

I’m due to get one in order to attend a small out patient op, so isn’t symptom triggered. Could I use this as proof of negative?

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By *edonist 2Couple over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"Do the nhs tests count/pass the criteria?

I’m due to get one in order to attend a small out patient op, so isn’t symptom triggered. Could I use this as proof of negative? "
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Afraid that won’t be accepted as you need a fit to fly certificate with your passport number on.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ahhh balls, was hoping could just kill to birds with one stone, Thanks for reply

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ahhh balls, was hoping could just kill to birds with one stone, Thanks for reply "

Edinburgh airport are doing a drive through test. £80 and you get the results within 24 hours for flying.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Ahhh balls, was hoping could just kill to birds with one stone, Thanks for reply

Edinburgh airport are doing a drive through test. £80 and you get the results within 24 hours for flying."

Do they give you a fit to fly certificate?

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By *uboCouple over a year ago

East kilbride

Yes.

The site is available to use for passengers, Edinburgh Airport staff and the public from Wednesday 25 November.

Those who screen negative will be emailed a Fit to Fly certificate that is authorised by a doctor, along with their test result.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Does anyone have a website link for the Edinburgh airport test?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

https://expresstest.co.uk/test_centres.html

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Yes.

The site is available to use for passengers, Edinburgh Airport staff and the public from Wednesday 25 November.

Those who screen negative will be emailed a Fit to Fly certificate that is authorised by a doctor, along with their test result. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

This seems to be great news.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

COVID test kit come through the post from jet2 supplier took 5 days to get here, doing test on Sunday night then post it back, needs results back by late Tuesday night

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By *obbler1Man over a year ago

Northampton

I have found out from someone at my work , that a friend of there’s didn’t get it back in time , hope you have be luck

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By *obbler1Man over a year ago

Northampton

I have found out from someone at my work , that a friend of there’s didn’t get it back in time , hope you have better luck

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By *umgalMan over a year ago

glasvow

"COVID test kit come through the post from jet2 supplier took 5 days to get here, doing test on Sunday night then post it back, needs results back by late Tuesday night "

I just got my results back for my flight tomorrow morning. I would recommend sending your test back in the post ASAP, such as Sunday morning , just to ensure the lab gets it Friday noon. I had issues with delivery and it took an extra day to get to the lab. I am very pleased it only took them 6.5 hours to get my results after receiving my sample. Can’t wait to get to Lanzarote tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The lab in Northampton I’m going to drive to there on Sunday and post it in the local Royal Mail sorting office so they only got delivered it 3 miles away. Nothing should go wrong ??

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"The lab in Northampton I’m going to drive to there on Sunday and post it in the local Royal Mail sorting office so they only got delivered it 3 miles away. Nothing should go wrong ?? "

Fingers crossed, another poster didn't get their results back and missed their flight

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Results are back, need a holiday now just waiting for the results got them midnight last night, should be in a bar by 3 this afternoon

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Results are back, need a holiday now just waiting for the results got them midnight last night, should be in a bar by 3 this afternoon "

Enjoy!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

TESTING UPDATE

The BOC has been published so the rule starts tomorrow.

You can now come to the Canary Islands with an antigen or PCR test done in the 72 hours prior to arrival (it has to be a test with supporting documentation).

THESE TESTS ARE ALLLOWED

- PCR COVID-19 RT-PCR

- Rapid detection tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen with a specificity of more than 97% and a sensitivity of more than 80%, approved by the medical authorities of an EU or EEA country.

The supporting documentation for the test must include the name, surname and passport number of the person who performs the test, the authorised health body or entity that performs the test, their contact details, type of test performed, type, brand and approval. of the test, if applicable, date and time of completion and test result. In the case of antigen tests, the approved specificity and sensitivity must be reflected.

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

Or you can arrive with no test and isolate for 14 days.

This is the law that’s just been passed tonight

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"TESTING UPDATE

The BOC has been published so the rule starts tomorrow.

You can now come to the Canary Islands with an antigen or PCR test done in the 72 hours prior to arrival (it has to be a test with supporting documentation).

THESE TESTS ARE ALLLOWED

- PCR COVID-19 RT-PCR

- Rapid detection tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen with a specificity of more than 97% and a sensitivity of more than 80%, approved by the medical authorities of an EU or EEA country.

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

Or you can arrive with no test and isolate for 14 days.

This is the law that’s just been passed tonight "

If you arrive, go for a test and then isolate. How long do you need to isolate for?

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

This is where the issue lies now. People turning up from high risk areas, testing positive and becoming a Canary Island problem.

The Spanish Mainland law insisted on an accurate PCR test from high risk countries like us.

Glad to see every country has their own Boris and Hancock

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"TESTING UPDATE

The BOC has been published so the rule starts tomorrow.

You can now come to the Canary Islands with an antigen or PCR test done in the 72 hours prior to arrival (it has to be a test with supporting documentation).

THESE TESTS ARE ALLLOWED

- PCR COVID-19 RT-PCR

- Rapid detection tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen with a specificity of more than 97% and a sensitivity of more than 80%, approved by the medical authorities of an EU or EEA country.

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

Or you can arrive with no test and isolate for 14 days.

This is the law that’s just been passed tonight

If you arrive, go for a test and then isolate. How long do you need to isolate for?"

Till the results come back

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"TESTING UPDATE

The BOC has been published so the rule starts tomorrow.

You can now come to the Canary Islands with an antigen or PCR test done in the 72 hours prior to arrival (it has to be a test with supporting documentation).

THESE TESTS ARE ALLLOWED

- PCR COVID-19 RT-PCR

- Rapid detection tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen with a specificity of more than 97% and a sensitivity of more than 80%, approved by the medical authorities of an EU or EEA country.

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

Or you can arrive with no test and isolate for 14 days.

This is the law that’s just been passed tonight

If you arrive, go for a test and then isolate. How long do you need to isolate for?

Till the results come back"

I'd prefer to isolate for 24 hours and pay €30 for a test than pay £120 for a test and not even know if it will come back in time....

Better make sure we have lots of beer in the fridge!

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Think, rather than putting the risk on a country or place that has kept the virus under control.

You should have to prove that you are Covid free before you arrive.

Who says people will isolate when you arrive ? I bet every country has a Barnard Castle !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Think, rather than putting the risk on a country or place that has kept the virus under control.

You should have to prove that you are Covid free before you arrive.

Who says people will isolate when you arrive ? I bet every country has a Barnard Castle !"

No problem. Get the UK to produce cheap tests and have the results available in 24 hours. (As our honourable Prime Minister promised).

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Think, rather than putting the risk on a country or place that has kept the virus under control.

You should have to prove that you are Covid free before you arrive.

Who says people will isolate when you arrive ? I bet every country has a Barnard Castle !

No problem. Get the UK to produce cheap tests and have the results available in 24 hours. (As our honourable Prime Minister promised).

And this is not a world wide/global issue ?

GC has just torn up its own countries rule book. Nothing to do with UK.

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By *annottsMan over a year ago

Nottingham

Just my opinion but I think they should have stuck with the PCR tests to ensure they reduced the risk of people arriving positive after having a less accurate test.

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By *lex46TV/TS over a year ago

Near Wells

"TESTING UPDATE

The BOC has been published so the rule starts tomorrow.

You can now come to the Canary Islands with an antigen or PCR test done in the 72 hours prior to arrival (it has to be a test with supporting documentation).

THESE TESTS ARE ALLLOWED

- PCR COVID-19 RT-PCR

- Rapid detection tests for SARS-CoV-2 antigen with a specificity of more than 97% and a sensitivity of more than 80%, approved by the medical authorities of an EU or EEA country.

You can also arrive and have an antigen test with 72 hours of arrival provided you isolate until your results arrive.

Or you can arrive with no test and isolate for 14 days.

This is the law that’s just been passed tonight

If you arrive, go for a test and then isolate. How long do you need to isolate for?

Till the results come back

I'd prefer to isolate for 24 hours and pay €30 for a test than pay £120 for a test and not even know if it will come back in time....

Better make sure we have lots of beer in the fridge!"

Typical, I paid £150 and travelled 260 miles today to get a PCR test. Flying out Saturday.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Think, rather than putting the risk on a country or place that has kept the virus under control.

You should have to prove that you are Covid free before you arrive.

Who says people will isolate when you arrive ? I bet every country has a Barnard Castle !

No problem. Get the UK to produce cheap tests and have the results available in 24 hours. (As our honourable Prime Minister promised).

And this is not a world wide/global issue ?

GC has just torn up its own countries rule book. Nothing to do with UK. "

No. That's the whole point. In GC you can get a test for €30 and have your result the next day. Why does it cost so much for a test in the 5th richest country in the world? Why does it take so long for test results when other countries can do it in 24 hours.

I don't see the problem. I arrive in GC. Get in my car. Go for a test, go home, drink beer till my test results come in. If I'm positive I quarantine and if I'm negative there's no difference between that and a negative test in the UK.

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Thing is , the Lateral Flow Antigen test has been proved to be only about 50% accurate. Look at what the scientists have been saying about its results in Liverpool. Certain care home providers will NOT accept the results.

You keep going on about the UK but it is a world wide pandemic, with rules being chopped and changed by EVERY country to suit what they want.

The scientific facts, not me , say that the PCR test is far more accurate than the LF.

Covid could easily be brought back to the island, and its mot just from the UK. As I say its world wide, but not great in Spain, France or UK to name just 3

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thing is , the Lateral Flow Antigen test has been proved to be only about 50% accurate. Look at what the scientists have been saying about its results in Liverpool. Certain care home providers will NOT accept the results.

You keep going on about the UK but it is a world wide pandemic, with rules being chopped and changed by EVERY country to suit what they want.

The scientific facts, not me , say that the PCR test is far more accurate than the LF.

Covid could easily be brought back to the island, and its mot just from the UK. As I say its world wide, but not great in Spain, France or UK to name just 3

Oh I'm all for testing. But I could get tested in the UK, get infected in the time before getting my test results. I don't want to give my friends in GC Covid-19! I'd prefer to get tested here and isolate. I'd probably isolate for another 5 days and get another test. (Hence stocking up the fridge).

I have a personal investment in Covid-19 NOT coming back to the island.

My objection to UK testing it should really be free if the authorities were genuinely serious about controlling the virus. Not only had the burden of testing been lumped on the citizens, they being screwed at extortionate rates.

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By *allySlinkyWoman over a year ago

Leeds

So are you saying the UK should pay for your test so you can have sex in the Canaries ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So are you saying the UK should pay for your test so you can have sex in the Canaries ?"

No I'm saying the should be paying for everyone's tests because the WHO advises that testing is cornerstone of fighting the virus.

I am questioning why it is so expensive in the UK and so cheap here in the Canaries. Clearly testing has become big business and in the UK whilst in the Canaries they are more concerned about the spread of the disease than making money out of Covid-19.

I have been in GC a month today. Haven't been to the beach once and have not played with anyone.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

So what I'm reading from another thread, you can now travel to gc, with no negative test, as long as you get a test within 72hours or isolate for 14 days..?

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

"In GC you can get a test for €30 and have your result the next day. Why does it cost so much for a test in the 5th richest country in the world? "

I think the answer might just be in the question

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By *ustusboth2013Couple over a year ago

Birmingham

"Just my opinion but I think they should have stuck with the PCR tests to ensure they reduced the risk of people arriving positive after having a less accurate test.

I see where you’re coming from and there’s pros and cons with both tests.

I guess it’s trying to find the fine balance between health and prosperity.

The Canaries, and Gran Canaria in particular I can speak about, have done there utmost to produce a safer environment minimising the risk to health. But also in a way that they can fire up the economy. Goes hand in hand really.

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Just my opinion but I think they should have stuck with the PCR tests to ensure they reduced the risk of people arriving positive after having a less accurate test.

I see where you’re coming from and there’s pros and cons with both tests.

I guess it’s trying to find the fine balance between health and prosperity.

And just as quick to "fire it up' you can kill it stone dead , like in Tenerife, who have stricter conditions in place.

But again , this in NOT just a UK issue it is a world wide issue. COVID knows no boundaries.

The Danes are struggling to travel at the moment to name another country in Europe.

Ourselves, we would feel a lot safer getting on a plane knowing everyone on the plane had been through the same tests, at least there is consistency.

Otherwise you just get people doing what they want, thinking they know better, and you get the Donomic Cummings situation, oh but that is what Torres has brought in. Hope the 'cough cough illness stays away from the islands.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I agree with the test but I think it should be 96hr instead of 72 hrs, I’m here now in Tenerife, I needed a holiday with stress waiting for results to get back, I got them back just after midnight on 9/12 flew out at 10 in morning, I wasn’t going book hotel, transfers etc until I got results back, to late too book meals on plane etc or transfers, lucky enough hotel was cheaper than what it was couple weeks ago, and taxi outside of airport was similar price and lot quicker than booking a transfer

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

For cheap test and flight certificate, google www.comfirmtesting.com fill in form and add jet2 in discount offer ,you still might get discount who ever you fly with

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

From Birmingham airport you couldn’t fly out with out flight certificate on 9/12 , but Spanish health form you could fill in at jet2 reception at the airport

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm inclined to believe that the Canarian government can make their own decisions, finding a balance between containing the virus and keeping tourism going.

I really don't think they need to have their decisions second guessed by a people who have gone from one monumental covid f-up to the next.

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"I'm inclined to believe that the Canarian government can make their own decisions, finding a balance between containing the virus and keeping tourism going.

I really don't think they need to have their decisions second guessed by a people who have gone from one monumental covid f-up to the next."

Well as every country apart from maybe S Korea and Vietnam have screwed things up, you are caught between a rock and a hard place then.. what with being a British National on EU soil, and maybe wanting to come back to one Blighty and not being able to return, but don't believe everything in the news about 1st Jan...

But whilst supping your supply of beer whilst in isolation, should you choose to return to Blighty, then back to GC, a must watch is

Totally Under Control.

Quite an interesting film...

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By *athy1Couple over a year ago

bournemouth

"I'm inclined to believe that the Canarian government can make their own decisions, finding a balance between containing the virus and keeping tourism going.

I really don't think they need to have their decisions second guessed by a people who have gone from one monumental covid f-up to the next.

But whilst supping your supply of beer whilst in isolation, should you choose to return to Blighty, then back to GC, a must watch is

Totally Under Control.

Quite an interesting film..."

Love it fantastic post

and so true

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm inclined to believe that the Canarian government can make their own decisions, finding a balance between containing the virus and keeping tourism going.

I really don't think they need to have their decisions second guessed by a people who have gone from one monumental covid f-up to the next.

But whilst supping your supply of beer whilst in isolation, should you choose to return to Blighty, then back to GC, a must watch is

Totally Under Control.

Quite an interesting film..."

Yeah New Zealand really screwed it up

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Yeah New Zealand really screwed it up

Oh yes.. and New Zealand, the home to good quality lamb... pmsl...

Go on name another for a bonus point .. lmoa .. rolf

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Yeah New Zealand really screwed it up

Oh yes.. and New Zealand, the home to good quality lamb... pmsl...

Go on name another for a bonus point .. lmoa .. rolf"

We have new Zealand for dinner tonight

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By *illynmintCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Go on name another for a bonus point .. lmoa .. rolf

We have new Zealand for dinner tonight

And I thought you would have gone for the bonus point...

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Go on name another for a bonus point .. lmoa .. rolf

We have new Zealand for dinner tonight

And I thought you would have gone for the bonus point...

Well we love mint with our lamb

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Go on name another for a bonus point .. lmoa .. rolf

We have new Zealand for dinner tonight

And I thought you would have gone for the bonus point...

Well we love mint with our lamb

Mint sauce..that is

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